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Use cable managers to route cable bundles to the left and right of the network equipment to
maximize accessibility to the connectors, as shown in
the following figure
.
Figure 12: Properly Installed and Bundled Cable for an E4G-400 Router
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Provide enough slack, approximately 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm), to provide proper strain relief as
shown in
the following figure
.
Figure 13: Properly Installed Cables, Showing Slack for Proper Strain Relief
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Bundle cable using hook-and-loop straps to avoid injuring cables.
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If you build your own cable, be sure that connectors are properly crimped.
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When installing a patch panel using twisted pair wiring, untwist no more than 1 inch (2.54 cm) of the
cable to avoid radio frequency (RF) interference.
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